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Shaun Brooks founded F. W. Cobs Company in 2006, after graduating from The University of Arizona with a degree in Animal Science. Shaun was raised in an agriculture setting both with his father’s feed mill and family dairy farm. Shaun’s father, John Brooks, helped Shaun build F. W. Cobs with his strong knowledge, having over 40 years in the grain business - founding Brooks Feeds Inc. in Swanton, VT, now owned by Poulin Grain, and also managing feed mill business for ADM and Renaissance Nutrition.

F. W. Cobs first started in the Northeast, but quickly grew to having a large North American presence, utilizing four strategically located grain elevators throughout the US and Canada. F. W. Cobs buys and sells both feed and milling-grade grains; buying directly from the grower and delivering to feed mills and milling companies throughout North America. F. W. Cobs is committed to supplying the best possible Organic, Non-GMO and Conventional Grains that help feed the world through building strong relationships with industry leading growers, thus ensuring premium quality products for it's customers.

Now almost 10 years later, we serve a diverse customer base ranging from multi-national conglomerates, locally owned and operated feed mills, and family owned and operated farms. We strive to understand our customers' needs and goals, to build strong relationships based on trust, reliability and competence in the markets we serve. We understand that it is hard to find a knowledgeable and dedicated team who is committed to helping you achieve your goals. As farmers ourselves, we know that finding a trustworthy supplier for quality products often can be complicated and time consuming. We work diligently to obtain the best outcomes for all by streamlining transportation needs, managing logistics with a focus on timeliness and reliability.

Fair Hill is a fourth generation dairy and certified organic grain farm located near picturesque Chestertown on Maryland's eastern shore. We sell certified organic field crops and hay.
Ed Fry, whose farm is on Rte 213 just north of Chestertown, has been farming for 30 years. Certified organic since 1999 for 400 acres of corn, alfalfa and pasture, he’s been very happy with the results so far.

“ In 1999 and 2000 my organic corn actually out yielded my conventionally grown corn. 1999 was a very dry year, and with the organic corn we saw that it looked full a lot longer, because the organic nitrogen was being released at a much more desirable rate than on the conventionally grown corn,” he says.

In 2000 Fry’s organic corn yield was 181 bushels, versus 177 bushels conventionally grown. Production costs were lower on the organic corn, though the labor per acre is higher, which means that he doesn’t have to farm but we as many acres for the same amount of profit.

“Last year, to produce a bushel of conventional corn was approximately $2.23,” he says. “The cost to produce a bushel of organic corn was $1.79. We got $2.25 a bushel for the conventional and a premium price of $4.00 for the organic.”

SunRidge Farms and Falcon Trading Company, Inc. manufacture and distribute bulk and packaged organic trail mix, roasted nuts, seeds, confections and snack items. We import and export organic and natural food products, as well as private label for retailers. Through our works we donate a percentage of profits to the enhancement of the environment, preservation of wildlife and natural terrain, and issues related to food and world hunger.

Farm Fresh Direct began in 1999. We are a coalition of family farms focused on empowering and educating buyers through the produce we grow (potatoes, sweet potatoes and onions) and the category service we provide. Together, we have introduced a multitude of new products and packaging innovations, as well as become the largest organic potato provider in the U.S. We believe in encouraging everyone to rediscover the joy and simplicity of preparing and eating fresh potatoes and other produce.

Shenandoah Valley Organic is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. SVO is a locally minded company that prides itself in producing the highest quality chicken grown on family-owned farms. Chickens are humanely raised and fed a diet free from animal byproducts, pesticides, and antibiotics

Farmhand Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a vision to remove harmful chemicals from the global food system. We will do this by supporting farmers through their transition to organic and regenerative practices through education, innovation and providing services such as farm planning, application for certification, access to financial resources, and supply chain development. The website will provide a user experience to help farmers who want to grow organic and regenerative, aren’t sure where to start and don’t have the resources to dedicate to something so complex.

Farmland LP acquires conventional farmland and converts it into certified Organic, sustainable farmland. Farmland LP is honored to be identified as one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. Farmland LP owns 6,750 acres of farmland worth over $50 million in Northern California and Oregon. Our funds give investors the opportunity to own high quality farmland, while our land management practices increase cash flow by using sustainable crop and livestock rotations

At Ferrara Pan Candy Company, a sour face is a happy face. Best known for its venerable, mouth-puckering Lemonhead candies (500 million every year), Ferrara makes such other familiar treats as Red Hots, Jaw Busters, Boston Baked Beans, and Atomic FireBalls. Panned candies, so-called because they are made in a rotating pan, are the company's specialty; but it also makes chocolate confections under the Ferrara name, also with Black Forest Gummies. Ferrara started out in business making the pastel-colored sugar-coated almonds served at Italian weddings and expanded to serve the candy appetites of not just newlyweds, but kids (of all ages).

In 1896, the Firestone family began farming in Vancouver, Washington…
Building on this legacy, we are committed to farming in a manner that builds soil health, promotes pollinator habitats, and protects the neighboring wildlife reserve.

Today, we process 60 million pounds of fruit annually along the western coast of the United States, serving customers domestically and for export with our premium frozen fruit.

Maunfacturer of Natural Weed control equipment for Home, Farm & Agriculture to kill weeds by stopping photosynthesis through a patented heat process. In Agriculture it is an alternative to chemical and tillage cultivation. Home and Farm use of hand held units can eliminate the need for herbicides.

Flavor Producers Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fruit and confection flavors for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical trades. For over 24 years we have carved our niche in the industry with quality
flavors, creative research and strong technical support.

Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers Inc. (FOG), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable agriculture has a regulatory compliance certification program (Quality Certification Services QCS), and an education and outreach program.

FLORIDA CRYSTALS IS SWEET ON BEING Carbonfree®... Florida Crystals is the first American sugar company to be certified by www.Carbonfund.org. Established in 1960 as the first vertically integrated sugar company in the United States. As an innovator, we pioneered certified organic sugarcane on our Florida Farm. Our product line consists of organic & natural evaporated cane juice, organic molasses, specialty sugar products as well as organic & natural rice, rice flour and rice syrup. Our nationally recognized retail line of organic & natural cane sugar is available in mainstream and natural food markets. We proudly work in partnership with the environment to provide sustainable agriculture practices to protect our adjacent ecosystem.

Florida Food Products specializes in the creation and manufacturing of fruit and vegetable juice concentrates and derivatives that are used across the food, beverage, meat, sports and pet nutrition industries. From juice extraction to concentration, fermentation, membrane filtration, drying, blending and packaging, Florida Food Products operates a highly flexible, multi-faceted production facility. Every step of our processes adheres to strict SQF Level 2 requirements, ensuring the safest, highest quality ingredients.

FONA is a full-service flavor company fully-focused on you. This means we go beyond simple flavors and deliver complete, custom solutions.

We invest in relationships that last decades and result in scores of successful commercial products. How do we do it? By understanding you —your market, your brand, your strategy and your vision.
It starts with specialized expertise in our designated growth markets of Beverage, Confection, Dairy/Dessert, Grain, Healthcare and Savory and doesn’t end until you and your consumers are satisfied.

Global supplier of 365 day grass fed organic dairy products in ingredients, retail and foodservice formats.

Our story probably began a little something like yours.

It was 1964, and our grandfather, Max Torres, worked at a local, neighborhood natural foods store. He started to become more aware of his body and his health, and very passionate about understanding the intricacies of food. He began to study how foods, when paired with an understanding of one’s own body, can truly uplift, relieve and fulfill one with strength and energy.

50 years and more than 60 products later, our mission is the same. To craft truly wholesome baked goods that specifically cater to helping health aware people who understand the needs of their bodies live life to the fullest.

We take the time to sprout the grains in most all of our products to release nutrients that would otherwise remain dormant. In other cases, we use more than 18 grains and seeds from all over the world in a single loaf of bread, so you can benefit from the most nutrient rich, wholesome products out there. Food For Life developed yeast-free, gluten-free, vegan and diabetic-friendly selections that promote wellness, happiness and assure peace of mind.

From our pastas and breads, to our cereals, tortillas and english muffins we literally strive to bring you the very best food for your life.

• Our diet-specific products are certified by 3rd parties for peace of mind.
• The majority of ingredients in our products are certified organic.
• We use sprouted grains in the majority of our products.
• Our products are certified kosher.
• We don’t use any genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
• We don’t use anything artificial – no preservatives, shortenings or refined sugars.
• We use a unique slow-bake process to preserve the natural fiber and bran benefits of grains.

Being aware and respecting what your body needs and requires is not a stigma, it’s a way of living a healthier more active life – and we are here to support you on your journey.

Struif family farmhouse, built in 1867, Oldambt, the Netherlands

Edzo Struif established FoodSteps in 2010.

Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Struif grew up on a traditional farm in Groningen. He graduated from Nijenrode and the University of Georgia (MBA), acquired broad-based experience in sales and marketing as a Business Unit Manager (Leerdammer), Export and Account Manager (Nestlé) and Commercial Director (Henri Willig). His passion lies with food and international business.

He combines initiative, decisive action and dedication of the entrepreneur with vision, result orientation and customer focus of the professional.

His agricultural background, knowledge and experience in international food markets and roles in international companies make him a valuable partner.

FoodSteps is active on behalf of its clients in markets like Benelux, Germany, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, UK, Ireland, USA, SE Asia and Japan.

FoodSteps also works on behalf of foreign food manufacturers wishing to successfully tackle the Dutch (organic) retail market.

FoodSteps works ‘from farmer to consumer’

FoodChain ID is an expert in supply chain compliance platforms, with specialized expertise in non-GMO product verification and offering unparalleled knowledge of GMO testing, non-GMO certification and global GMO regulatory requirements, as well as the international non-GMO ingredient supply chain.

As the longest serving technical administrator for the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program, FoodChain ID has verified more than 50,000 products and served more than 2,500 clients in over 100 countries. FoodChain ID clients include North America’s most trusted brands, producers, retailers, co-packing and manufacturing companies, livestock and crop producers, small businesses, and importers and distributors of internationally traded brands.

"foodguys has been successfully sourcing ingredients to their food and beverage partners by developing the relationships, experience, and resources to assist companies in procuring, purchasing, selling and distributing. Using a global distribution network, foodguys provides customers with competitive pricing and flexible delivery."